Podcast Episodes

After all that work to stay in the race, the Cubs’ slim playoff chances take a big hit

Episode 48

The Cubs returned to Wrigley Field on Labor Day with a sense of momentum and a chance to make September interesting. And then the one-two punch of a blown save and Justin Steele’s injury damaged thei…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

“Cubbie Occurrences” with Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan

Episode 47

Are the Cubs back because of a Taylor Swift candle or the Sully Bounce? The legendary newspaperman joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic to discuss Mike Royko’s influence on his car…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The vibes around the Cubs after a wild comeback and a much-needed sweep

Episode 46

As September approaches, the Cubs are still staying in the playoff picture. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic try to make sense of the offensive explosion in Pittsburgh and this recen…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Pete Crow-Armstrong is providing the energy this Cubs team needs

Episode 45

The rookie known as “PCA” is becoming a dynamic player, someone who can deliver a highlight-reel moment at any given time. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic discuss what this developm…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Cubs mailbag: Are the Cubs resigned to going after second-tier free agents? And have they learned their lesson in the bullpen?

Episode 44

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic respond to listener questions about how the Cubs will approach Juan Soto and the free-agent market this winter and what might be different this time.…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Javier Báez returns and Héctor Neris leaves as the Cubs go in a different direction

Episode 43

The montage on the Wrigley Field video board was essentially the only highlight for Báez in his first game back since getting traded at the 2021 deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain wh…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Deciphering the Cubs’ payroll and an early read on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes

Episode 42

Cubs executives have publicly acknowledged that the team will likely finish the year over the $237 million luxury-tax threshold. What does this mean in a season that will very likely end without a pl…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The Cubs’ playoff chances are going, going, almost gone

Episode 41

The Cubs refuse to concede that it’s over — and there are still things to play for — but getting swept out of Cleveland damaged the team’s diminishing postseason probability. 

But with the way this up…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Whatever happened to the Cubs’ wave of young pitching talent?

Episode 40

This isn’t their year. Maybe the Cubs can somehow defy the odds and sneak into the playoffs, but things simply haven’t lined up for this team. 

Part of the organization’s frustration and uncertainty m…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The Names to Know as the Cubs Try to Fix Their Catching Situation

Episode 39

The Cubs have made up some ground in the wild-card race, playing a better brand of baseball and giving themselves a chance to compete in meaningful September games. But whatever happens down the stre…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago